Jonagold - "baby" varieties of Jonathan and Golden Delicious, grown in America.
From them and taken the combined name.
Now known more than 100 clones Jonagold. They differ in coloring and quite a bit of taste.
But, speaking precisely of the first variety, let's analyze how to plant it, care for it and what this variety of apples so attracts gardeners and producers. Apple tree variety Jonagold, its full description and photo - in the article.
What kind is it?
Apple tree Jonagold is winter variety
The crossed variety quickly became popular for its taste, high level of fruiting and long-term apple keeping.
Dzhonagold apples have a calorie content of 45 kcal.
Harvest jonagold in late September - early October.
Apples are stored until February, in the refrigerator - until April.
Winter varieties also include Amazing, Covenant, Asterisk, In memory of Michurin and Antonovka ordinary.
Pollination
This is the most important section that cannot be avoided. Jonagold - apple variety triploid. Apple trees of this variety are considered bad pollinators. That is, they cannot pollinate themselves and help others in this. Therefore, it is important to remember that planting Jonagold should be next to 2-3 apple trees of a good pollinator variety.
REFERENCE: Good pollinators for Jonagold are Idared, Alkmene, Gloucester, Melrose, Spartan, Champion and Elstar.
Subject to this rule of planting apples will, as they say, in bulk.
Description varieties Jonagold
Now consider the appearance of the tree and fruit.
Apple Trees Jonagold large grow fast.
The angle between the branches and the trunk is large.
Sapling has wide oval crown, and in the period of fruiting - round, spherical, with branches hanging down.
On them - greenish-yellow fruits, covered with a bright orange-red blush in a thick strip.
One thing an apple weighs an average of 180-250 grams. The fruit is round, slightly sloping from above, smooth and even.
May be covered with rusty mesh. The flesh has a light cream color, thick texture and strong aromawhat the variety owes to its parents.
Jonagold apples have a beautiful color, make sure to look at the photos in the next section. Such varieties of apple trees can also boast a magnificent appearance: Orlovsky pioneer, Aromatny, Screen, Early Red and Southern.
A photo
Breeding history
Variety bred in the united states of america in 1943. Then the varieties Jonathan and Golden Delicious were crossed.
From them Jonagold got bright color and pleasant sweet taste. Breeding has left its mark on the adaptive properties of the apple of this variety, which we will say separately.
Natural growth region
The variety does not tolerate long frosts, therefore not suitable for growing in cold climates with extreme frosts.
Jonagold - Apple Tree drought tolerant, feels comfortable in a temperate and warm climate, where it takes root well and brings maximum yield.
Also for planting in regions with a temperate climate, the following varieties are suitable: Augustus, Papirovka, Malinovka, Yandykovsky and Quinti.
Yield
Apple tree starts bear fruit in 2-3 years. Until the first decade of the harvest averages 10-15 kilograms per yearand by the age of twelve reaches 40-55 kilograms per year.
In general, this high yield. The fruits are harvested in September, when they get a pink blush. Full ripeness is achieved during storage.
By the way, you also need to store apples properly if you want to enjoy fresh fruit even in winter. After harvesting, immediately cool everything in the refrigerator or basement. Wrap each apple in paper.
Place the apples up in a clean, dry, moisture-resistant container, such as a wooden box or a plastic basket.
Thus, the crop is stored in the basement. Sometimes apples are covered with melted wax to protect against pests.
Planting and care
And now we note the rules of landing Jonagold.
You can plant apple trees spring or autumn before frost.
Soil should be loose and fertile.
For example, the same as for potatoes.
Jonagold loves the sun very much.
IMPORTANT: The landing site must be open, without any barriers to sunlight.
Observing the rules of planting, you will accelerate the adaptation of the tree to the soil.
Follow the simple algorithm:
- Before planting, dig a hole with a diameter of 1 meter and a depth of 70 cm. The bottom should be loose to 20-25 cm.
- Pour fertile soil with mineral fertilizers at half the height of the pit.
- Set the seedling so that the grafting site is 5-8 cm above the soil level.
- Spread out the root system and cover it with fertile soil.
- Tamp the soil and pour water in the amount of 30-50 liters. In the future, water abundantly water the tree and observe a few essential components of care.
For maximum yield, remember the following:
- Planting Jonagold should be close to good pollinators;
- Cure apple pests (they are listed in the next section);
- Once again: water the trees copiously;
- Do pruning every year in March-April.
IMPORTANT: Pruning young trees is not worth it - they may be late with fruiting. When pruning a branch with a diameter of more than 1 cm, lubricate the cut with a garden pitch with heteroauxin. Cut branches better to burn outside the garden so that the pests do not spread. Do not use a pruner!
Diseases and pests
Mandatory care is pest and disease control.
At the same time, it is worth paying attention to such problems as scab, cancer, monilial burn. Knowing this, think in advance about buying the necessary drugs to protect against diseases.
As for pests, apple moths, moths, fruit saplings, as well as silkworms and haws, are most often threatened by apple trees. Take a number of preventive measures, which we describe in detail in separate articles.
These rules are easy to follow, but they will help you achieve maximum yield.
Jonagold apples are great for transportation and long storage.
When you collect them in September, you can keep them in the fridge - then you can enjoy ripe fruits right up until march-april next year.
But it is better to eat apples fresh before winter, when they are still full of vitamins.
For sale they come in January. Apples of this variety make delicious compotes, juices and mashed potatoes.
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